Hybrid Governance & Democratic Services Lead

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement 29-34 days

Free travel All-Zone Metro

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Programme

Gym discounts

Bike to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking an experienced Democratic Services Manager to lead our Democratic Services function. You will manage the team, support governance across the Combined Authority and related bodies, and provide expert advice on constitutional matters while ensuring statutory requirements are met.

Reporting to the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer, you will oversee meetings, balance priorities, develop governance policies, and collaborate with the Mayor's

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or democratic services with strong understanding of local government decision-making.
• Able to provide procedural and governance advice to elected members and senior officers in politically sensitive environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; highly organised with attention to deadlines.
• Experience leading or supervising teams to deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Democratic Services function across the Combined Authority and associated bodies.
• Support elected members and senior officers with governance matters, ensuring statutory compliance.
• Balance competing priorities, oversee scrutiny arrangements and member support functions.
• Work with the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer to ensure smooth meetings and decision-making structures.

Skills

Governance & democratic services

Job description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking an experienced Democratic Services Manager to lead our Democratic Services function. You will manage the team, support governance across the Combined Authority and related bodies, and provide expert advice on constitutional matters while ensuring statutory requirements are met.

Reporting to the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer, you will oversee meetings, balance priorities, develop governance policies, and collaborate with the Mayor's